Our handwriting might seem like a rather insignificant aspect of our daily lives, but the reality is, this personal trait is actually a window into our internal state of mind. Analyzing and changing our handwriting can actually help us to make significant changes in our lives. When it comes to overall wellness, our handwriting is an excellent tool with which we can address some of our challenges and goals. Here to answer some key questions about the art of handwriting – and how making changes can help you, is expert Christelle Chopard.

How does our handwriting reflect who we are as individuals?

What you write reflects your conscious mind; the way you write reflect your subconscious mind. They’ve discovered some texts and research about handwriting analysis from as far back as 600 years ago.

The way you design the loops, strokes, connection between letters, slant, space between words, lines, and also the way you organize your text on the sheet of paper is influenced by your state of mind, emotional space and nervous system. You may have noticed that your handwriting changes in response to the mood you are in. If your state of mind is positive, your handwriting analysis will be different than when you feel stressed or pessimistic.

As we all have a different way of being, thinking and perspective in our lives, nobody has exactly the same handwriting.

The moves with the pen are created by our mental-emotional space, and also influenced by our whole being, including physical health. Handwriting is done with a strong pressure for a person who feels stressed or passionate. For someone who is less involved emotionally, the pressure on the paper is lighter.

How can changing our handwriting change our lives?

Your state of mind, nervous system and emotional space affect the way you write, and vice versa. If you change the way you write, you reprogram and influence your nervous & belief system. It is a two-way connection between your mind and your hand (to pen & paper).

If your handwriting reflects a fear of success, with the design of your "j", then you can change the way you write your "j" to surrender this fear that is present in your subconscious mind.

If your handwriting reflects a low self esteem, with very small letters and a low t-stem, then you can change the way you write and elevate your self-confidence, or goals & vision, by bringing your t-stem higher and writing with more space in the middle zone.

What role does handwriting play in our overall wellness?

Handwriting does play a role in the alignment between your conscious and your subconscious mind. When you say something, but your subconscious mind is not aligned with what you express, this is a main source of stress. Stress is also manifested if you create goals or projects and your belief system is already programmed to go in another direction.

When you receive a handwriting analysis, you will learn certain aspects of yourself that you know, however, that you may not remember or deny unconsciously. It is positive insight and a reminder to align your intentions with your actions and your emotional strength. Also, it will give you tools to activate specific qualities and skills within you, if you choose to.

What are some wellness tips you would offer to busy, career-oriented women?

Here are few key tips that I recommend:

Bring awareness to your breath, as soon as you feel stress, and pressure.

The nervous system is directly connected to your breath. When you stop breathing you feel more stressed and vice versa.

Share quality time with family and friends regularly.

Offer to yourself a healthy and balanced diet.

Good sleep. If you can get a chance to take a short nap (20 min) during the day, it will change your life.

Learn some mudras that you can practice at any time in any situation. Visit my recent blogs to find some of these. Do not hesitate to contact me if you need a specific mudra such as: against headaches, to diminish worries, to strengthen your self confidence, for more protection, among many others.

Integrate the philosophy: Dharmi – "Life is a Dance" into your everyday life. This will remind you that every step that you take in life is like a dance step; it takes into consideration your own intention, vision, biorhythm, the situation you’re in (partner or with whom you are relating at this time), and the rhythm/context of life at this time (proactive situation, fast rhythm, or slow speed if you are stuck in traffic) (www.dharmi.com).

Practice a sport - hobby regularly. I highly recommend yoga - qigong - kiteboarding - dance, and make sure to receive a massage at least once every two weeks.

What does the concept of work/life balance mean to you personally?

To me, the concept of work/life balance means that there is a flow between my personal and my professional life. When both aspects complement and support each other, then I consider there to be balance. It is like a relationship; if one is limiting the other one, or interfering with the growth of the other, then there is stress. I think it is good to find compatibility between you, your personal growth, your personal life and your career.

Christelle Chopard is the founder of the DHARMI Program™. Christelle has dedicated her life to spiritual guidance for 18 years through study and her experiences on the five continents. With this acquired knowledge, she has been a pioneer for balancing and developing potential in people's lives.

Through her consultations and seminars, she interprets the way we think, how we react to situations, and what we feel. Christelle is a certified Yoga Teacher RYT, Holistic Reflexologist, Grinberg Method Practitioner, Samkya Dance Teacher, Craniosacral therapy, QiGong Instructor, a Handwriting Expert certified by Universidad de grafología y grafotherapia de España, as well as by the Handwriting University in the US. For more information about Christelle, or to inquire about any of her services, visit her website - http://christellechopard.com/